Destiny’s Age of Triumph Stream Shows Off New Weapons and Gear

Bungie showcased new gear and revised weapons during its final live stream leading up to Destiny Age of Triumph, the final update coming to the company's online multiplayer shooter.

Earlier in March Bungie teased new Destiny armor sets for Vault of Glass and Crota's End, ad today they finally showed them off. New armor sets will be available for all of the previously released raids. Each set is designed around the specific enemy race found at the raid and include flashy new visual effects, like regenerating armor pieces and other highlights. The Age of Triumph armor set was also shown off and can only be attained via the Treasure of Ages chests detailed last week.

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We’ve Found the Best Gaming Chairs for Your Sitting Needs

As gamers, we’re incredibly devoted to the hardware supporting our hobby. Consoles, graphics cards, peripherals—let's be honest, we're kind of obsessed. But despite all the time and attention spent acquiring the best gear, one simple but important component is often overlooked: where to rest our butts.

That's where a good gaming chair comes into play. It doesn't have to be labeled as such, either: any chair you're sitting in while gaming technically becomes a gaming chair. That said, the best gaming chairs aren't just the chaise lounger you play the Nintendo Switch on. No, you want something comfy, yet supportive, for those long hours of gaming. Without further ado, here are the best gaming chairs.

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Deadpool 2: Michael Shannon Frontrunner to Play Cable

Man of Steel star Michael Shannon is reportedly the new frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2.

Variety reports that, while no deal has been agreed, Shannon has been the top choice at Fox for a week. Shannon is no stranger to comic book movies, having played General Zod in Man of Steel.

Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel.

Earlier this month, Stranger Things' David Harbour was also reportedly up for the role and was even screen-tested by Fox. Several other actors have been rumored to play the time traveling mutant, while Cable and Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld championed Russell Crowe to play the character.

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Here’s What’s Leaving Netflix in April

A lot of TV is taking a powder in April (almost all owned by 20th Century Fox), as Netflix is shedding four seasons of Bones, every season of Ally McBeal, House M.D., and the original run of The X-Files, plus all of Joss Whedon's series - Buffy, Angel, Firefly, and Dollhouse. So start binging!

On the movie front, The Usual Suspects, Vanilla Sky, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Princess Bride, and all things Superman (pre-Snyder) are leaving, so open your eyes wide if you want to catch 'em before they expire.

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See a New Rocket and Groot Animated Short

Marvel is releasing a new series of animated shorts focused on Rocket and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, and IGN has the exclusive debut of the third installment for you.

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These shorts follow the duo before they joined the Guardians of the Galaxy, as they attempt to get enough credits to buy a new ship after their old one breaks down. In this new short, their quest takes them to a five-star restaurant... where they don't exactly fit in.

The Rocket and Groot shorts are animated by Passion Pictures, who were nominated for Best Animated Short at the Academy Awards this year for their work on "Pear Cider and Cigarettes." They recently won an Annie award and are also behind the Gorillaz music videos. The shorts are based on a design by comic artist Skottie Young, whose numerous credits include New Warriors and the Rocket Raccoon comic book.

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Nintendo Confirms Source of Joy-Con Sync Issues

Though Nintendo has previously addressed the issues some Nintendo Switch owners have experienced with syncing left Joy-Con controllers, the company has now confirmed the source of the problems.

In a statement provided to IGN, Nintendo of America has confirmed that "a manufacturing variation has resulted in wireless interference with a small number of the left Joy-Con." The statement says there is no design issue with the controllers and that "moving forward this will not be an issue."

The statement from Nintendo of America in full reads:

"There is no design issue with the Joy-Con controllers, and no widespread proactive repair or replacement effort is underway. A manufacturing variation has resulted in wireless interference with a small number of the left Joy-Con. Moving forward this will not be an issue, as the manufacturing variation has been addressed and corrected at the factory level.

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Marvel Teases a Third Thor in the Comics

The final chapter of The Unworthy Thor introduced a mysterious new player in the Marvel Universe.

Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Unworthy Thor #5!

This issue was plenty eventful, as readers learned what exactly Nick Fury said to make Thor unworthy back in 2014's Original Sin.

But even as one mystery was finally solved, writer Jason Aaron introduced a new one. The Unworthy Thor has revolved largely around the Odinson's efforts to escape imprisonment at the hands of The Collector and claim the hammer of Ultimate Thor (which survived the death of its owner and the destruction of the multiverse in Secret Wars). If he can't have his Mjolnir, he might as well settle for another, right?

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Live-Action Death Note Movie Release Date Announced

The first teaser for Netflix's live-action take on the beloved manga and anime Death Note reveals the film's release date.

Directed by Blair Witch and The Guest's Adam Wingard, Death Note will be available to stream on Netflix on August 25, the first teaser for the movie confirms.

The trailer offers a brief introduction to the film's main characters — Light (Paper Towns' Nat Wolff), L (Get Out's LaKeith Stanfield), and Mia (The Leftovers' Margaret Qualley) — while also debuting the first voiceover from Willem Dafoe, who plays the Shinigami Ryuk. Take a look at the characters below:

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The Best Mass Effect Toys in the Universe

The Mass Effect universe is overflowing with a tremendous cast of characters, vehicles, weapons, and more objects begging to be brought from the digital world and into your hands. Between the huge games and books based on the series, there's a lot to choose from when it comes to quality Mass Effect toys. Here are the best Mass Effect toys you can buy right now.

This incredible full-scale replica Geth Rifle measures nearly 3 feet long and weighs almost 20 pounds. That's crazy. Beyond being life-sized, it's life-like, as well, with incredible detail "hand-finished and hand-painted," according to the rifle's description. Adding to the overall coolness is its limited run, with only 500 replica Geth Rifles existing on Earth.

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